A demo of the PC version of Kane & Lynch: Dead Men -- which some say is better than its console brethren -- is now available from FileShack. The 594mb download includes one mission from the game, which you can play in single-player or same screen co-op modes. Developed by Io Interactive of Hitman fame, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is currently available in stores for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

IGN has been updated with Kane & Lynch: Dead Men impressions, taking a look at one of the bank levels in the game.

GameSpy's Kane & Lynch: Dead Men preview is up, going through a preview build of the co-op action game. 1UP also has a brief writeup.

New at IGN is this Kane & Lynch: Dead Men preview, taking a preview build of the game for a spin.

Computer & Video Games has reprinted PC Zone's preview of Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, offering hands-on impressions of Io Interactive's co-op action game.

Though Denmark based Io Interactive is mostly known for the Hitman series of games, the team also achieved critical success with the tactical action game Freedom Fighters several years ago. Now the company is working on Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, a third person action game that features co-op play. David had the opportunity to ask lead level designer Thor Frølich about the game.

Shack: How do you give orders to your squad? Is it possible to do things such as give orders to one or two specific squad mates?
Thor Frølich The system that is being used is an evolved version of that used in Freedom Fighters. It is in fact simpler but more versatile, offering direct control over individuals or groups. The interface should be simple for everyone to use (if they desire) yet powerful enough to offer the tactical complexity the hardened gamer might require.

Shack: Will squad mates always assist you with your mission, or do they have their own priorities?
Thor Frølich Your crew will always assist you on your mission but they won’t act like complete sheep. They have their own motivations and personal traits which the player will have to understand and accommodate. I promise they won’t be annoying though!

We reported on the game earlier in the month, and today Eidos officially announced the development of Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. Hitman developer IO Interactive is working on this third person action game which we'll see on PC and Xbox 360 next year. Two screenshots can be found here.

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men is a violent and chaotic journey of two men -- a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath -- and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. This volatile partnership combined with innovative technologies allow for an unparalleled gaming experience.

"Using state-of-the-art technology, Kane and Lynch: Dead Men delivers a raw and compelling story-driven gaming experience not previously possible on current generation hardware," said David Bamberger, US Marketing Manager, Eidos, Inc. "The power of the Xbox 360(TM) and Windows allows us to dive deeper into a world of disturbing realism."

In the latest issue of Game Informer is the first unveiling of an Xbox 360 and PC title called Kane & Lynch: Dead Man, from Freedom Fighters (PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC) and Hitman developer Io Interactive.

All right, you’ve waited long enough. The next big cover story is Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. It’s basically a third-person action game for Xbox 360 and PC with a full co-op play option, intuitive squad tactics, and a hearty online multiplayer component. Expect a few surprises from the developer that brought you Hitman and Freedom Fighters.

Those are the only details revealed on Game Informer's website, though the issue itself includes an actual preview.